Prepaid Wireless ProvidersThere are so many prepaid wireless providers out there now. It seems as though every month there are new ones launching, and there's regular news about providers also going out of business. Some of them are divisions of the large postpaid carriers, while many of them are standalone companies/MVNOs. And then trying to figure out which ones offer the different Plan Types that you're interested in can be a time consuming and irritating process. The good news is that all of this activity means a lot of options for consumers, as well as an extremely competitive landscape. In other words, better, lower pricing for prepaid wireless customers!
Below is a table that summarizes the different major prepaid cell phone companies broken down by the Plan Type. This should be a good starting point to help you narrow down which carriers offer which types of services. As new programs are launched, and others are discontinued, I'll update this page, so please feel free to visit often. Think of pay-as-you-go as the classic plan where you pay per minute. Daily plans allow you to get a specific bundle of minutes and services on a daily basis. Watch out for this plan as some wireless providers charge you only on days that you use your phone, while others charge you every day whether or not you actually use your phone! Monthly plans offer you a bundle of minutes, text messages, etc., and finally, unlimited plans offer unlimited voice (and often text, and Web/data) on a monthly basis. Please keep in mind how much you actually use your phone on a daily basis so you don't end up over paying for a plan. Even though a plan sounds like a better deal, depending on whether or not you actually take advantage of the included services, the better deal may look good, but ultimately not end up being the most cost effective option depending on your particular needs. Also, note that there are government subsized wireless programs that offer free cell phone service for households that meet the requirements. You'll see a link to more information, as well as the service providers listed at the bottom of the table. If you think you might be eligible, it's definitely worth your time to review the details!
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